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DA16 VZO

2016 Kia Carens

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Carens49,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VZO
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 84,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,622 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 75,621 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,235 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 47,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 43,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,771 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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DA16 VZO is a 2016 Kia Carens in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA16 VZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Carens is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA16 VZO registered?

DA16 VZO is a 2016 Kia Carens, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DA16 VZO safe to buy?

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